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A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Character analysis of Eddie Carbone, protagonist from A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller.
The Miracle Worker – The Roles of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker Created: Sunday, June 15, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
An overview of
Glengarry Glen Ross - Script, Characters, and Quotes from David Mamet's Play Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Synopsis of Glengarry Glen Ross script with essay tips on characters, themes, and quotes. Also include an analysis of Alec Baldwin's monologue from Glengarry film.
Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Understanding the themes and characters of Sarah Ruhl's
Renaissance Faire - How To Make the Most of Renaissance Faires Created: Monday, May 05, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Renaissance Faires are a fasinating form of entertainment and interaction. It's a combination of history, drama, and even a bit of drunken merriment. Learn how to make the most out of your visit ...
LOVE THIS SHOW - Reader Reviews Smash - NBC's Musical Drama Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
positive review of smash
5 Creative Ways to Analyze Plays - A Creative Analysis of Dramatic Literature Created: Friday, March 07, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Creative classroom activities designed for English / Drama students to analyze plays through creative writing, performing, Myspace pages, verbal debate, and even comic books!
Hooked on "Smash" - Reader Reviews Smash - NBC's Musical Drama Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
review of smash
Hi-Tech Improv Games Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
A collection of technology / media themed improvisation activities. Fun drama games for students and performers.
Barefoot in the Park - Neil Simon's Romantic Comedy Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Character and themes in Neil Simon's romantic comedy: Barefoot in the Park.
Vampire Monologue #3 - Aria the Forever Teenage Vampire Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Like a vampire soap opera, perhaps similar to Dark Shadows, The Vampire Monologues is the ongoing story of misfit vampires who seek shelter from the harsh human world.
"How To Kiss A Girl" Monologue - Funny Female Monologue Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
A humorous monologue about a Southern Belle giving advice to a young gentleman who is preparing for a date.
Journey's End by R. C. Sherriff Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Characters and synopsis of Journey's End - biography of R. C. Sherriff
Study Guide for Death of a Salesman - Plot Summary of Arthur Miller's Classic Play Created: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Study the characters and themes in Death of a Salesman. Lesson ideas and quiz material for Arthur Miller's play.
Antigone's Defiant Monologue - Dramatic Speech from Sophocles' Play Antigone Created: Monday, December 31, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
In this scene, King Creon has just learned that Antigone has defied his laws by providing a proper burial for her disgraced brother.
Vampire Monologue #2 - Morgenroth the Ancient Created: Friday, April 06, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 06, 2012
The Vampire Monologues is an ongoing, original work by Wade Bradford. Morgenroth is the head vampire in this funny monologue for actresses.
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall Created: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Katori Hall's play, The Mountaintop stars Samuel L. Jackson as Martin Luther King Jr. and Angela Bassett as an angel maid.
Best Musicals of the Decade - Top Ten Musicals of the 2000s Created: Friday, December 04, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Best Musicals of the Decade - A list of the top ten Broadway musicals of the 2000s - from Urinetown to Avenue Q to Wicked to In the Heights. What's your favorite musical of the decade?
A Life in the Theatre Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A Life in the Theatre - David Mamet's comedy about life on the stage.
"Fat Pig" by Neil LaBute - Character Analysis of Fat Pig Play Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Love Never Dies - Sydney Production - Reader Reviews Love Never Dies - The Sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera" Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Love Never Dies - Sydney Production Review
Samuel French Inc. - Play Publishing Company Created: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Samuel French has been publishing and marketing plays since 1830. They are the definitive resource for stage plays and drama instruction books.
The Vampire Monologues - Vampire Monolog #1 - The Welcome Speech Created: Sunday, March 11, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012
A funny monologue from The Vampire Monologues
Ice Breaker Activity - Create a Commercial Created: Monday, February 25, 2008 Updated: Friday, March 09, 2012
A terrific activity that can work great for drama students, and any class that involves writing or public speaking. Ideal for a large group of 18 and 30 participants. This ice breaker activity cre..
Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang Created: Monday, March 05, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 05, 2012
A brief study guide and acting tips for Christopher Durang's comedy: Beyond Therapy, a play about a bisexual man who falls in love with a lonely woman, and the therapists that get in their way.
Sam Shepard Plays - "Curse of the Starving Class" and "Buried Child" Created: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Character analysis of two plays by Sam Shepard: Buried Child and Curse of the Starving Class.
Themes of Sam Shepard's Plays - True West by Sam Shepard Created: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
An analysis of the themes and characters found in Sam Shepard's family dramas such as the plays True West, Curse of the Starving Class, and Buried Child.
Write a Review: Smash - NBC's Musical Drama about the creation of a Broadway show.> Created: Thursday, February 09, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Smash - NBC's Musical Drama about the creation of a Broadway show. Created: Thursday, February 09, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Typical TV Drama? - Reader Reviews Smash - NBC's Musical Drama Created: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Improv Game - 60 Second Fairy Tales Created: Sunday, November 25, 2007 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
For a good exercise in impromptu storytelling, try performing a well known fairy tale in one minute flat. Drama classes and acting troupes alike can use the “60 Second Fairy Tale” to s..
Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw Created: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
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